Company Description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Peter Duffy Limited is a well-established civil engineering contractor operating throughout the North of England and is now part of the United Infrastructure Group. We deliver high-quality projects across infrastructure and non-infrastructure sectors, working in partnership with private developers, local authorities, utility companies, and blue-chip organisations.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.

Job Description

Due to sustained growth and increased workload-particularly within our AMP8 framework agreements-we are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background. This is an excellent opportunity to join our integrated project delivery team and lead complex, multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects. You will be accountable for the successful end-to-end delivery of projects-ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Champion and demonstrate our core values: Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the delivery of multiple ongoing projects (up to £10 million in value).
• Undertake Principal Contractor responsibilities in accordance with CDM 2015 regulations.
• Lead the implementation of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) procedures across all projects.
• Conduct regular health and safety site inspections and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Manage overall project programmes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Oversee all commercial aspects, including budget management, cost control, and achieving target margins.
• Provide line management to Site Managers, Engineers, and Site Foremen.
• Coordinate and manage supply chain partners, resolving issues and driving performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders; build strong relationships and provide regular updates on project progress.
• Chair and lead project meetings, ensuring accurate documentation of discussions, actions, and decisions.
• Manage change control and client expectations through effective communication and risk management.
• Collaborate with designers to develop practical, cost-effective, and buildable solutions.
• Mentor and support the professional development of project delivery teams.
• Ensure all necessary method statements and risk assessments are in place and maintained. •
• Plan and secure resources and materials to meet delivery schedules.

Qualifications

We're looking for a confident, proactive, and highly organised individual who brings a passion for delivering quality civil engineering projects.

You'll be an experienced project leader with a strong track record in the water industry, particularly across complex infrastructure and non-infrastructure works.

You'll have a problem-solving mindset, excellent interpersonal skills, and the drive to exceed client expectations in everything you do.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar Project Manager role within the water industry

• APM PMQ (or equivalent project management qualification)

• SMSTS (CITB)

• CSCS (Manager Level)

• CDM Awareness

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial management Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely

• Temporary Works Coordinator certification

• Proficient in MS Project or similar planning tools

• SEATS or Environmental Management training

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